Sweet Potato Donuts
Description
Leftover mashed sweet potatoes are transformed into these sweet, deep-fried donuts with flavorful additions like spices and applesauce.
Ingredients
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1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 dash ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes
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1/4 cup milk
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1/4 cup applesauce
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Combine 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
3
Combine sweet potatoes, milk, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Mix well.
4
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine, kneading well.
5
Turn out onto a well floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with a donut cutter.
6
Slowly lower the doughnuts into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes.